Plastic pollution is a well-known, widespread environmental concern. To help combat plastic pollution, communities around the world participate in the annual Plastic Free July movement. Plastic Free July encourages individuals and communities to reduce plastic waste through simple, everyday choices to enjoy cleaner streets, communities, and oceans.
Heading to a convenience center or a transfer station? A little preparation can make your trip smoother, safer, and more efficient for everyone.
Every day, debris falls from vehicles onto our roadways. Here in Hawaiʻi, everything that lands on our roads can quickly get swept into storm drains, and streams, eventually making its way into the ocean.
Gift giving is a meaningful way to show love, appreciation, and connection. A thoughtful gift brings joy to both the giver and the receiver. At the same time, many gifts and their wrappings end up in landfills or as roadside litter that clogs our storm drains and pollutes our ocean.
Hawai‘i is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. They are a favorite place to spend time, whether you are visiting or live here year-round. Yet, marine debris threatens these shorelines and the ocean life around them.
Understanding how much trash we generate, and how we can reduce it, helps protect our land and oceans for future generations.
